YEARLY HIGH
233.0574 KHR
YEARLY LOW
80.7356 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.6657 KHR

2018 GMD to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 233.0574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 80.7356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.3218 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.2367 to the December average rate of 81.4160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 233.0574 was up 144.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.3283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,165,287 KHR
2017 Average 443,006 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 403,678 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 761,609.04 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

90.2263
80.6151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KHR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 85.2409, compared to 84.0904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.2409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.0904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 149.9284 KHR (High: 233.0574 / Low: 83.1290). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6144 KHR (High: 86.5405 / Low: 85.9261).

September Spread (Volatile) ±149.9284
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.0444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 89.4253) against the same month in 2017 (average: 88.3587), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0666 (+1.21%).

2018 Avg (September) 89.4253
2017 Avg (September) 88.3587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.7843 82.5457 84.2367
February 85.7577 84.3548 85.0555
March 85.7345 83.5357 84.4390
April 86.0198 83.5768 85.2349
May 86.5405 85.9261 86.2396
June 86.6200 85.8640 86.2396
July 86.3720 84.3622 85.0811
August 85.2148 84.3282 84.6287
September 233.0574 83.1290 89.4253
October 82.9651 81.8440 82.3809
November 82.6148 80.7356 81.6105
December 81.8298 81.0713 81.4160